Paris Doors: Making an Entrance
On a long list of reasons we each have to love Paris, there is inevitably…
Experiencing Paris, Part 2
Having previously introduced our hotel, Le Dokhan, in the first “Experiencing” post I wanted to…
Experiencing Paris, Part 1
September 29th to October 3rd seemed like a whirlwind trip, but when you stay on the move…
Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve
The end of September is Fashion Week in Paris — and what could be more…
48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville
An invitation to Nashville, Tennessee for a girl’s three-day get away has given me…
What’s in a Name? Newport Residences, Part 2
I received so many comments and compelling anecdotes on my original post on Newport house…
Tea and the Art of Thoughtful Giving
September is always the most beautiful time of the year in Newport. Many facets of…
Newport, the Arboretum
In my first book, Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden (2004), I shared…
Peter Layne Arguimbau, a Master of Marine Painting
As coincidences go, a dinner host was showing me his marine art collection the night…
Newport Society: Closing Beaulieu for the Season
Beaulieu is a very distinguished house. Dating from 1862, it is one of the oldest…
The Hatteras Yacht, A Step Back in Time
Good stories always start with a bit of serendipity and end up reminding us of…
What’s in a Name? Newport’s Private Residences
I’ve long wanted to write this post and a conversation with house guests was the…
The Decorated Home: Living with Style and Joy
All roads lead to Newport and luckily for us, decorator Meg Braff has found herself…